Two Truths and a Lie The 1930’s

 Unemployment rates in the 1930’s rose as high as 25% in the United States  The average salary of a worker was $6,450  The life expectancy for males in the 1930’s was only around 58 years

 Unemployment rates in the 1930’s rose as high as 25% in the United States  The average salary of a worker was $6,450 ($1,368)  The life expectancy for males in the 1930’s was only around 58 years

 The population in the United States (48 states) was 123,188,000  Food Prices: Milk, 14 cents a qt.; Bread, 9 cents a loaf; Round Steak, 42 cents a pound  Car sales exceeded 8,000,000 cars during the decade

 The population in the United States (48 states) was 123,188,000  Food Prices: Milk, 14 cents a qt.; Bread, 9 cents a loaf; Round Steak, 42 cents a pound  Car sales exceeded 8,000,000 during the decade (2,787,400)

 Because money was scarce, people enjoyed sitting around the radio listening to Americas team, the New York Mets  Franklin Roosevelt influenced Americans with his Fireside Chats  The younger generation danced to the big bands

 Because money was scarce, people enjoyed sitting around the radio listening to Americas team, the New York Mets (Yankees)  Franklin Roosevelt influenced Americans with his Fireside Chats  The younger generation danced to the big bands

 The democracies of Germany and Italy fell to dictatorships, but the United States and its constitution survived  The Social Security Act of 1935 set up a program to ensure an income for the elderly  The Presidents of the 1930s were Benjamin Harrison and Franklin Delano Roosevelt

 The democracies of Germany and Italy fell to dictatorships, but the United States and its constitution survived  The Social Security Act of 1935 set up a program to ensure an income for the elderly  The Presidents of the 1930s were Benjamin Harrison and Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR and Herbert Hoover)

 Workers rights were very limited following the passing of the Wagner Act in 1935  During 1929 and 1932 the income of the average American family was reduced by 40%, from $2,300 to $1,500. Survival became the keyword.  John L. Lewis founded the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) and conditions for blue-collar workers improved.

 Workers rights were very limited following the passing of the Wagner Act in 1935 (creation of Unions)  During 1929 and 1932 the income of the average American family was reduced by 40%, from $2,300 to $1,500.  John L. Lewis founded the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) and conditions for blue-collar workers improved.

 Amelia Earhart was an aviation pioneer and the first woman and second person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean  Jesse Owens was an African American athlete who won four gold medals in track- and-field at the 1936 Olympics in New York  Richard E. Byrd was a famous explorer of the Antarctic and Arctic. During his expedition to Antarctica he conducted many scientific search projects

 Amelia Earhart was an aviation pioneer and the first woman and second person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean  Jesse Owens was an African American athlete who won four gold medals in track- and-field at the 1936 Olympics in New York (Berlin)  Richard E. Byrd was a famous explorer of the Antarctic and Arctic. During his expedition to Antarctica he conducted many scientific search projects

 The Empire State Building was completed  The Rockefeller Center was were completed in New York City  The Twin Towers were constructed

 The Empire State Building was completed  The Rockefeller Center was were completed in New York City  The Twin Towers were constructed (1973)

 The 1930's weren't the best of times for public education. Since money was in short supply, parents were unable to provide their children with the necessary clothes, supplies, and textbooks (which were not furnished in some states) to attend school.  Taxes, especially in rural areas, were raised to increase revenue  Parents often bartered goods and resources as a way to send their child to school in lieu of paying school taxes

 The 1930's weren't the best of times for public education. Since money was in short supply, parents were unable to provide their children with the necessary clothes, supplies, and textbooks (which were not furnished in some states) to attend school.  Taxes, especially in rural areas, were raised to increase revenue (Went largely unpaid)  Parents often bartered goods and resources as a way to send their child to school in lieu of paying school taxes

 Since money was limited, people turned to inexpensive hobbies like collecting dirt  Board games became increasingly popular during the 1930’s  Gambling increased as people looked for any way to make additional money

 Since money was limited, people turned to inexpensive hobbies like collecting dirt (FDR and Stamp collecting)  Board games became increasingly popular during the 1930’s  Gambling increased as people looked for any way to make additional money

 Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio drew fans to the sport of baseball  The 1932 Winter Olympics were held in Lake Placid, New York  The flapper attire of the 1920’s was replaced with a more elegant and stylish form of dress

 Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio drew fans to the sport of baseball  The 1932 Winter Olympics were held in Lake Placid, New York  The flapper attire of the 1920’s was replaced with a more elegant and stylish form of dress (simple attire)

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